Ko Lanta Travel Forum

We have a choice of staying in either Phi Phi or Ko Lanta for the last 3 nights of our trip in May.
We have to been Phi Phi before, about 18 months ago and really loved it. We can't decide what to do with our time and are tempted to go back although we think it's a waste not to go somewhere new!
We'd want Phi Phi as there are gorgeous beaches and it's fairly peaceful during the day (don't know if it still is) but there are some good bars in the evening - how would this compare Ko Lanta?
Sorry this is a bit vague - it has occured to us to go to Ko Lanta and if we like it stay and if not get the next boat to Phi Phi! We'd prefer to keep the travelling time to a minimum.
Would appreciate anyone's thoughts.

Thanks
C

Hello,

I'm planning a trip to Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi for early July. I was originally planning on spending 1 week on Koh Lanta (Long Beach area), and 1 week on Koh Phi Phi. Does anyone recommend more or less time at each location, or any other location, besides day trips to smaller islands for snorkeling?

We will be flying into Phuket and taking a ferry to the other islands. Is it worth spending any time in Phuket?

Thank you!

Who is in Koh Lanta now ?
I was in Koh Lanta last Saturday at Kantiang Beach, the southern part of the island. Back from a full day trip to Koh Rok I saw a beautiful huge yacht there with a helicopter. I wonder to whom this yacht belong to and where does it sail..

I was in Lanta in 2003 and went to this bar - I think. Last time I was there it had closed down (December 2005). Want someone to confirm it is open again as I am headed back at the end of January.
If we're all talking about the same bar, it's an amazing place. Built in the jungle over 3 levels looking out over the ocean toward Ko Ha.
Apparently was owned by a European guy a while back.
So hope it's going to be open for my next visit.
Has anyone been there recently to confirm it's still happening?
Hoping so - Lyndyloo

Can someone please help me!?
i am going to Koh Lanta in a few weeks and would like to know the easiest / quickest and most convenient way of getting from Koh Lanta to Phangan - please help???
does transport need to be booked in advance?
Thanks

Hi has anyone stayed at this resort in long beach?
Thanks

HI
Has anybody stayed at Anda Lanta Resort? Are the bungalows OK (clean)? What is the food ? Are there any restaurants ?
Thanks for reply.

Hi,

I understand there are public minivans going from Krabi to Koh Lanta all year long. Where do you take them from? We are arriving in Krabi airport, do we have to take a minivan to downtown first?

Thanks,

Katya

Hi,

Does anyone know, if this hotel is ready. Have heard that it is still under construction.

Hi all, I am planning a trip to ko lanta, possibly early december, or alternatively, mid February... any thoughts on the best time?(weather-wise)... also, has anyone stayed at Sayang Beach resort, nothern end of Long Beach?...it looks nice, but i cant seem to find a huge amount of info about it... After researching for a while, im thinking that Long beach is the best for my needs, mainly sunbaking and snorkelling, and nice food... not too busy. Also, seeing as Jetstar fly directly to Phuket, is the ferry across to Lanta the best option?. I have just returned from Phi Phi in March, and found the ferry to be a good way to travel... but to get to Lanta, am i going about it the wrong way?..Thank you in anticipation, Joey.

4 adults traveling to ko lanta via krabi airport the 1st week of April, 2007. Our flight arrives in the afternoon at around 230pm. Need to know the best way to get to ko lanta. Are there private transports available at the airport that are fairly reasonable??? We are also concerned about catching our flight back to Bangkok on a Friday. We were thinking of going with a local travel agency for our transport back to the airport but a little concerned about delays at the ferry. We have to be at the airport no later than 11am on our flight back to Bangkok. Can anyone give us any suggestions.

help...I have a family of 4 flying in to Krabi this April 1st, 2007 for 6 days.
We wanted to experience both Krabi and Ko Lanta. We have plans on taking day trips for diving, snorkeling, especially the neighboring islands of Ko Lanta. Is it better to stay in Krabi and take boat tours instead for Ko Lanta and its neighboring smaller islands?? Or..should we stay at Ko Lanta the whole week and then take boat tours to Krabi?? Most hotels at Ko Lanta offer their own private transport but at outrageous prices..1700baht min per person one way!!
If we stay in Krabi for 2 nights and then transfer to Ko Lanta for the last 3 nights, whats the best, reasonable way to get there????I appreciate any suggestions.

Hi....have any of you lovely people stayed at Good Days resort ? ......please!
( if anyone has seen this posting by me elsewhere....now is your cue to groan with extreme boredom...if you haven't then your thoughts will be most gratefully received.......as I really believe noone has stayed here ever! I have very real visions of booking at this place surrounded by rolling tumbleweed and Clint to be in the next door bungalow....................actually, cool!)
anyway.......thanks for any input
cheers
D

I am travelling to Thailand this July, and everything that I've read about Koh Lanta makes me want to go there. My question is, is it worth going at this time of year?

Anyone been to Mook Lanta Resort that can give an idea of the atmosphere, the quality of the beach, the condition of the deluxe villas, are the deluxe villas very close to the beach?

We are going to Koh Lanta in January and would like a nice bungalow on the beach, not too expensive, but mid-range (50-100$) and also with some local character. We are presently looking at 3 places: Narima, Relax Bay and Baan Lanta. I read some mixed reviews about Narima, including one that says it is not well-kept (debris in the pool, musty sheets). Any more views on Narima? Has anyone been to Relax Bay? I haven't seen any reviews on that one. I did read some good reviews from Baan Lanta. Any other suggestions?

hi
my flight is arriving into krabi at 6pm. can i know if it is possible to get to koh lanta via private transfer? tks

Hi! I am planning a trip for a group of four couples, one of whom has a 6-month old infant. We are thinking of spending a week in either Krabi or Koh Lanta, and I was hoping someone could suggest a few resorts that might fit our budget and our desires. We'd like to stay at a place that is quiet, not right in the middle of all the bars and nightlife, but reasonably close to a good selection of restaurants, etc. We'd like a family-friendly resort that is on the beach, preferably with a pool, and where we can get an air-conditioned room or bungalow for under 2000 baht a night. Any suggestions? Also, any suggestions as to whether Krabi or Koh Lanta in general is better for a quiet, restful family-type vacation? Thanks so much. :)

Hi! My husband and I are considering booking a vacation at a resort in Koh Lanta, and bringing along a 7-month old. We've experienced some hassle getting to and from islands in Thailand and the Philippines in the past, and can't imagine doing it with a baby. One website recommends flying into Krabi airport, and hiring a private minibus or speedboat to take us to the island. Has anyone done this or anything similar? In the past we've had to wade through water waist-deep, carrying our luggage over our heads, in order to board a boat to Boracay in the Philippines. We wished we'd known how much hassle it would be. Can anyone describe what it is like and how long it takes to get to Ko Lanta? Thanks so much.

which is far more have whiter sand beach and clearer water, lanta or phi phi, i need to decide which one? can anybody have opinion

Hi all,

Going to Ko Lanta in september, dont know if its a good time, low season, i just hope weather dosent get too wet, so that i can catch some sun...

Still deciding if i should stay @Pra-Ae beach or Klong Dao beach...anyone can help?

As i'm travelling alone, i just need an accomodation as near to the beach as possible, and i'm looking for a beach good for swimming. Is Pra-Ae or Klong Dao beach better for swimming? Or it dosent makes a difference at this time of the year?

Any advice would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you
gary

Is Klong Dao beach, far to walk to Long beach (Pha Ae Beach)?

I am hesitating between the 2 places to stay a few days. Very important is also to have some nice bars (regular) to have a romantic drink in the evening. I like a cosy, neither too luxurous, but neither too basic with bungalows on the beachfront at a fair price!

I stumbeled in these;

Lanta Bee Garden Bungalow
Relax Bay Resort
Good days Lanta Chalet & Resort
Lanta Longbeach Bungalows

Somebody stayed at these places? Somebody know where bliss bar is?

Thank you!!!

I saw on a tip that restaurants don't serve alcohol on Ko Lanta, only bars, and those open later in the day (or evening?). Is this true for all restaurants, and can you buy beer at a supermarket?

Thanks a lot.

Im planning on going to thailand towards the end of november and aside from staying in hotels or bungalos i would love to camp. Are there areas that allow camping and is it safe? Around how much does it cost to camp if that is an option? Any info would be very helpful! Thanks much =)


Max B

Hello, Has anyone stayed at the laguna-beach-club resort and dive center at Klong dao beach?. Especially the beach house or beach cottage accomadation. or if not can anyone recommend a great place for 40 th birthday parties and teenage kids right on the beach. Thanks

We take off for Thailand this Sunday, and after a few days in Bangkok, we plan on heading down to Ko Lanta for a few weeks or so. We are going to find a place when we get there, but where on the island (which beach) should I concentrate my search. We are looking for a quiet beach close to some amenities. We have a 2 year old, so we can't be completely secluded.

In April this year we want to travel from Ko Lanta to Ko Samui with two children (both under 10). Has anyone any experience of making this trip?

I know it is possible to fly from Phuket to Samui but we would prefer to travel overland and by ferry to see a little more of the country. There appear to be plenty of options to do this but any advice will be gratefully received!

Hello...we have been on Lanta pre Tsunami and the Smiley Club at Klong Kong Beach was totally destroyed. The Owner, Mona wanted to build up again...but we cannot reach her via E-Mail nowadays...does anybody know if it is there again???
We are travelling there once more at March...and we would be glad visiting her...

Narima or Moonlight bay ???can anybody help as web reviews and photos confuses me as both looks OK
thanks

Hi,
anybody been to Ko Lanta recently with a youngish baby? We're going for 2-3 weeks with our one year old son in December (should just miss the absolute peak as we need to be in NZ for Xmas) We need somewhere with 2 rooms but would prefer the low key beach bungalow set up, around klong nin if possible. any ideas?
Also any one know if the stingers are likely to bad in first half of December?